Element 1 makes up the core of the General Support Technology Programme. The activities performed under Element 1 are dedicated to maturing technologies and techniques, building components, making engineering tools and developing test beds for ESA and National missions, all the way from an engineering prototype, or breadboard, up to qualification.
The objective of this core element is to mature future space technologies, while supporting capability building and sustainability across all the Participating States. Companies and research instittutes of any size can participate in this core element, with a strong focus on SMEs.
What makes a GSTP Element 1 activity?
GSTP Element 1 is driven by a work plan, which is updated five times each year, with roughly 90 new activities added over the year.
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There are two streams by which activities are included in this work plan. Two thirds of activities are considered ad-hoc activities. These can include any follow on activities or continuations from other ESA programmes, such as TDE, or can be brought to us through targeted proposals with clear applications. Alternately, activities reach the workplan by first being included in the GSTP Element 1 Compendia. This is a compilation of activity proposals considered to be top priority for ESA, with the aim of triggering discussions among industry and Participating States. These proposals are evaluated and selected by ESA's technical experts.
In both cases, ad-hoc activities or Compendia activities, there must first be interest from delegations before they can be considered for the work plan.
In addition to the core activities, Element 1 contains frameworks with specific objectives and mechanisms.
Frameworks
Within Element 1 several frameworks have been introduced to implement specific types of activities faster. The following frameworks are in operation:
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De-Risk
Smaller activities with the aim to unblock barriers in the way of larger critical technologies
All contracts are under €250k (or under €80k for studies or €50k for the de-risk portfolio activities)
Projects can last a maximum of nine months
140 activities have been initiated so far for more than €22 million across 15 countries [updated mid 2020]
- Activities include at least one of the following tasks:
Analysis of specifications, development actions, schedule and cost
Assessment of the benefits and disadvantages of the solution with respect to the state-of-the-art
Assessment of critical issues related to using a given technology for a specific application, using analysis/simulation and/or breadboarding
Submit outline proposals through OSIP using templates on that page
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Advanced Manufacturing and Quantum Technology
Allows entities with a background in space to see how the use of advanced manufacturing might impact their products and outputs.
Up to €250k per activity
Activities are expected to take one year or less
It involves the selection of a few products that show potential for improvement and expansion then making preliminary designs and breadboards to verify and validate the process, before finally preparing a development and qualification plan
Entities benefit from the expertise and know-how of a recognised applied research organisation
Outline proposal submission through OSIP using templates on that page
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Building Blocks
Targets the buildiing of capabilities in a given ESA Member State or across different Member States
To prepare and develop enabling capabilities and the associated building blocks for space related systems and the associated sub-systems
Up to €1 million per activity
Up to 18 months
Nominal technology development activities, with typical deliverables
Submit proposals through OSIP using templates on that page
Contact
If you would like to know more about Element 1 activities please contact Noelia Peinado.
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